Job Title: Specimen Technician

Job Location: Cleveland, OH

Duration: 2nd Shift

Shift Schedule: 3PM-11:30PM, Tuesday-Saturday

Summary:

The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner. The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client. The SPT I must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirement. The department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times. Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour. Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits. Able to sit or stand for long periods. Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Adheres to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures. Keeps work area neat and clean. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment. Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Engage in data entry tasks.
• Execute functions such as A-station, presort, pickup, and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Handle imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Maintain confidence, accuracy, and timeliness in all functions.
• Organize and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client.
• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change daily.
• Adapt to various demands made by the customer.
• Work primarily on the nightshift but be available for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required.
• Focus on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times in a production environment.
• Enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Exhibit flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• No experience required, but previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.